
India’s Business Activity Recovers in August — But Manufacturing Sends a Warning Signal
India’s private-sector growth improved slightly in August as services strengthened, but manufacturing activity weakened for a third consecutive month.
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India’s private-sector growth improved slightly in August as services strengthened, but manufacturing activity weakened for a third consecutive month.

Kumar Mangalam Birla says Grasim Industries is poised to reach ₹2 lakh crore in consolidated revenue in FY27 as established businesses and newer growth platforms expand.

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A major demand before the 8th Pay Commission has grabbed the attention of Central Government employees: raise the minimum basic pay from ₹18,000 to ₹72,000 with a fitment factor of 4.0. But is ₹72,000 confirmed? Here’s what employees need to know.

Yash’s Toxic is creating extraordinary pre-release buzz, with reported advance bookings crossing ₹41 crore and a global rollout targeting around 12,000 screens. From its A certificate and huge runtime to Kiara Advani’s production story, here’s everything you need to know.

India has notified a ₹62,500-crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme aimed at expanding domestic production, increasing local sourcing and strengthening Indian mobile brands.

India celebrates National Space Day 2026 on August 23, remembering Chandrayaan-3’s historic Moon landing while highlighting ISRO’s achievements and the country’s rapidly expanding ambitions in space exploration.

Two workers were killed, and nine others injured after a reactor explosion triggered a fire at a pharmaceutical unit in Telangana's Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district late Friday night

SBI Chairman C.S. Setty says the banking giant’s total business could reach around ₹200 lakh crore by 2030 if its current growth trajectory continues.

The Russia-Ukraine war is entering another tense phase as missile and drone attacks intensify. Zelenskyy says Moscow could mobilize another 300,000 troops, while Ukraine expands long-range strikes inside Russia.